Send Transformation Lead - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

SEND Transformation Lead

Bromley

£500/day

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Education this role will be responsible for the delivery of a programme of transformation projects to support the council's ambition to transform the SEND system in Bromley alongside key partners.

The post holder will lead the design and delivery of change required within specific workstreams of the SEND Strategic Vision and Priorities, through a combination of service delivery transformation, co-ordination of commissioning projects, and the facilitation of cross-system change.

The role will work closely with the SEN Service, and other internal stakeholders (transformation, finance and capital projects) as well as key partners (educational settings and health) to achieve the outcomes set out in the SEND Strategic Vision and Priorities.

The role will provide advice and recommendations to the SEND Governance Board, ensure that plans are in place and delivered, and facilitate the governance associated with the transformation.

Bromley's SEND Strategic Vision and Priorities and transformation programme is integral to the council achieving a desired step change in both culture and approach to SEND across the Council, Health, Educational settings, providers and voluntary /community groups.

By improving and joining up the availability, accessibility and inclusion of support across the system, children, young people and families will be enabled to achieve better outcomes, and the system will become more financially sustainable.

The post will be key to ensuring the earliest possible access to early intervention support, helping to provide better outcomes for families and reduce the pressure on busy statutory services.

It is essential that the post holder has leadership, transformation and change experience and capabilities, and the ability to work across a system with strategic stakeholders to facilitate change.

It is highly desirable that the post holder has direct knowledge and experience of the SEND agenda and the education /health /social care sectors.

Key responsibilities and priorities include:

Leading the SEND transformation programme, ensuring that delivery is on track and working with stakeholders and partners to mitigate risks, solve issues and mediate tensions before they are brought to the Director
Advise the Director on proposed business process reengineering to ensure that finite resources are used most effectively and in line with best practice
Support the Director to maximise the value of key system meetings and manage system relationships, deputising as and when necessary
Facilitate the governance relating to the SEND transformation, ensuring that agendas are focused on adding value and materials are high quality and tailored for each audience calling partners to action and inspiring confidence as appropriate.
Driving improvements in data, analytics, forecasting and modelling for sustainability across the system

Programme Leadership and Expertise

To provide programme management expertise to ensure the programme's successful delivery, including development of project and milestone plans, effective management of risks and interdependencies, and efficient budget management.

To provide strong, visible leadership of the programme and engage with staff to facilitate the generation of ideas and delivery of new ways of working to support the achievement of agreed outcomes.

To obtain the buy-in of senior officers, Members and partners by providing advice, knowledge and expertise to the leadership team and stakeholders in the form of effective reporting and representation at internal programme governance boards and the SEND Governance Board.

To advise on and design the most cost-effective use and deployment of resources to achieve the programme's objectives, ensuring compliance with statutory and financial obligations.

To represent and demonstrate Bromley's REAL values in all aspects of the role.

Key Service/Functional Accountabilities

To develop and implement a programme for SEND transformation to ensure the agreed outcomes are achieved.

To ensure the dependencies, risks and issues are identified and managed effectively.

To work directly with senior leaders to challenge the status quo and maximise the positive impact of the programme.

To develop effective working relationships with partner organisations to maximise the potential for inclusive health and education provision for children and young people with SEND.

To drive through a transformational programme to achieve significant change in the way the council delivers SEND support and services, and the way that the council works with partners to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

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